Thousands protest closure of Veterans Affairs office in Nova Scotia

Laura Eastcott, a member of the Union of National Defence Employees, waves her flags at passing motorists in this March 1, 2012 file photo. Workers from the taxation department, national defence, veterans' affairs, Queen's University and customs were picketing in Kingston, Ont., protesting the Harper government's austerity budget and cuts. MICHAEL LEA\QMI AGENCY